How to travel from Brindisi to Reggio di Calabria, Italy

The distance between Brindisi and Reggio di Calabria is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brindisi to Reggio di Calabria by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Reggio di CalabriaBrindisi if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Taranto, Sibari then Castiglione Cosentin and then to Reggio Calabria Lido.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

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Drive

Drive to Reggio Calabria.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance450km (280 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brindisi and Reggio di Calabria

There are several options for getting from Brindisi to Reggio di Calabria by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €82 ($82).

The distance between Brindisi and Reggio di Calabria is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Brindisi and Reggio di Calabria by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brindisi to Reggio di Calabria is to drive which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €82 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Brindisi and Reggio di Calabria, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brindisi and Reggio di Calabria. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brindisi to Reggio di Calabria. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Taranto, Sibari and Castiglione Cosentin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Trenitalia run train services between Brindisi and Reggio di Calabria. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brindisi and Reggio di Calabria. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brindisi to Reggio di Calabria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Inter Saj, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Brindisi and Reggio di Calabria. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brindisi to Reggio di Calabria. We recommend that you take the bus to Villa San Giovanni. instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Reggio di Calabria is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 87km (54 miles) from Reggio di Calabria. Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brindisi and Reggio di Calabria. The distance is around 450km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brindisi to Reggio di Calabria is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).

How do I get from Brindisi to Reggio di Calabria

Compare travel optionsbetween Brindisi and Reggio di Calabria

Transport options from Brindisi to Reggio di Calabria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 40m
€37($37)
twice daily447km (278 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 10m
€37($37)
twice daily493km (306 miles)
Bus via Cosenza Bus Station7h 20m
€38($38)
3 times a week486km (302 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€82($82)
on demand450km (280 miles)

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Airports near Reggio di Calabria

The following major airports near Reggio di Calabria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Reggio di Calabria
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Reggio di Calabria
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Reggio di Calabria